Happy We Could Support the Rich East Band Thank you so much giving Park Forest such a complete, detailed, informative and resouceful publication. Tonight we had dinner at McDonalds in Olympia Fields in support of the Rich East Band. It was great entertainment! We were happy to not only support[Read More…]
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Rich Township Democratic Organization Takes Aim at Green Party Candidates
Commentary: The Rich Township Democratic Organization released the following statement last week regarding Paul Jasinevicius, a candidate for three local offices in the April 7 election, and Valeria Densmore, who is running with Jasinevicius on the Green Party ticket. The confused ramblings and behavior of Paul Jasinevicius, FORMER DEMOCRAT, no,[Read More…]
Time to Step Up Support for the Third Airport
Guest Commentary By Algernon H. Penn, Chairman Friends of ALNAC Many of you have been aware of the efforts to bring a third airport to Chicago’s South Suburbs. THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL AIRPORT, which has been sponsored by Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (2nd-IL), is a project that is long overdue[Read More…]
The Growing Storm in Iraq
By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t Last weekend, the Iraqi government arrested an Awakening Group leader of a Baghdad neighborhood, then moved into the area. With the help of US occupation forces, they disarmed the militiamen under his control, but only after fighting broke out[Read More…]
Human Relations Commission Celebrates Women’s History Month
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Commission on Human Relations hosted a Chit-Chat round table discussion March 16 at the Park Forest Library’s Ringering Room. Three women, all professionals from different walks of life, shared their personal experiences. The discussion was priceless, as it reinforced the very essence of Women’s History Month.[Read More…]
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinics in Cook County
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, 6th District, is pleased to announce Low Cost Rabies & Microchip Mobile Clinics that will be held throughout the Chicago Southland. The fee will be $7.00 for a 1-year rabies vaccine & $ 21.00 for 3-year $10.00 for microchip identification. Clinic[Read More…]
Finance Committee for SD 163 Meets Monday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– will meet Monday, April 6, at The Board of Education of Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will meet as a Finance Committee, Monday, April 6, 2009 at the District Office, 242 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest. The meeting will be held in the Board Room and[Read More…]
Film Screening: “Who Killed the Electric Car?”
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Want to find out why it’s taken so long for the auto industry to seriously develop hybrid and electric cars? On Thursday April 30 the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will sponsor a public viewing of the film Who Killed the Electric Car?[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club April 2009 Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive. Dr. Kathleen Mykytiuk, Respiratory Therapist, will discuss “ECMO.” Registered Nurses, active or inactive, are invited to attend. For further information call (708) 481-8387.
Write-in Candidate list for April 7 Finalized
Early Voting ends April 2; About 20,000 voters have cast ballots Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forty-three people have completed the necessary steps to become official write-in candidates for the April 7election, Cook County Clerk David Orr said Wednesday. The candidates are seeking 33 different offices from mayor to township assessor, village[Read More…]
